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Born in August 20, 1881 / Died in August 5, 1959 / United States / English

Poems by Edgar Albert Guest

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When Day Is Done

... Where the Mother reigns and the children play ...

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The Flag

... But never guessed the griefs they kept— ...

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A Friends Greeting

... And feel that I could rouse your soul the way that mine you've stirred ...

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Fishing Reasons

... And I want to be free from the care-drawn face ...

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A Query —

... As paperhangers in the house ...

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War

... It lures brave men with scurrying feet ...

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Summer Dreams

... I have learned that not all of our dreams can come true ...

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The Peaks Of Valor

... To the best your father taught you and the best you've learned anew, ...

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Canning Time

... There's the sound of spoon on platter ...

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A Vow

... To grasp at shadows of more splendid things, ...

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A Father's Tribute

...   He is as fine and true a son as ever a father had ...

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We Who Stay At Home

...   And as we prayed and watched o'er you when you were wrapped in sleep, ...

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Not A Money Debt

... That your only chance of squaring up the debt you owe your dad ...

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Nothing To Laugh At

... An' my Pa laughed, too, when he looked at me, ...

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The Bride

... Cares grow sweet when lovers share them ...